Kinder Care Learning Center #571 - Muncie IN Licensed Center

4001 West Clara Lane , Muncie IN 47304
(765) 286-1850

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to Muncie KinderCare. We are conveniently located near Ball State University. We strive to have the best open communication with all our families whether it is on the phone with our friendly staff or with email access we have a complete open door policy.

Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 7; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 24; PTQ Level 4;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 10111
  • Capacity: 98
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two 1/2-Twelve
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs
  • Current License Issue Date: Jul 01, 2021
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2021-08-03
General program components
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-57
Transitions - staff struggle with transition from lunch to nap. PS room: Ratio 1:10Children running around, staff yelling "no" loudly.
Licensing
2021-08-03
Building maintenance
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Sanitary - several rooms are very dirty. Food on floor, stains on floor. Clutter and toys not put away in several rooms including rooms not being used for the day. Ceiling tiles - stained in preschool (3-4's) room.
Licensing
2021-08-03
Educational equipment and materials
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63
Safety -SA classroom - orange extension cord plugged in to wall next to exit door. Staff indicated it was used on Friday, 7/30/21. Today is Tuesday, 8/3/21.
Licensing
2021-07-19
Playground and Outdoor Safety
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
SA playground - Little tykes sandbox, blue liner is cracked in several places - sharp edges. Removed at time of visit
Licensing
2021-06-28
Inappropriate discipline 2021-06-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55
Self-report - Staff has responded to children in inappropriate manner
Licensing
2021-06-16
General meal guidelines 2021-06-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79
Classrooms 2 to SA waiting at tables for lunch
Licensing
2021-06-16
Staff hygiene 2021-06-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98
Kitchen staff at time of visit - SA staff working in kitchen not wearing hairnet or apron.
Licensing
2021-06-16
Licensing requirements 2021-05-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-2
Upon entry into the program a SA child was in the PS classroom, child was sent to read a book to preschool children. No SA staff present with child.
Licensing
2021-06-16
The director responsibilities shall include the following: The general planning and supervision of the developmentally appropriate program 2021-06-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(1)
Several citations on recent site visits.
Licensing
2021-06-16
Building maintenance 2021-06-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Two's bathroom - towel under sink in bathroom
Licensing
2021-06-16
General program components 2021-07-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-57
SA classroom - transition to lunch, children running around the classroom, child tossing toys in kitchen, no activity provided.
Licensing
2021-06-16
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2021-06-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
SA classroom - ratio at time of visit at 11:00am was 22:1SA staff left classroom to open door. 12:29pm to 12:31pm - a school age child pushed open the classroom door, walked into lobby unsupervised. Child was locked out. Another staff person let child in room. At 12:50pm, child pushed the door open again to look for towel, staff followed.
Licensing
2021-06-16
The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered 2021-06-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1)
Complaint - self-reportStaff member did not follow feeding plan.
Licensing
2021-06-16
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 2021-06-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
No background check for new staff AH
Licensing
2021-06-16
Indoor furnishings 2021-06-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111
PS classroom chairs stacked against back wall.

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